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Gary Lineker discusses Rashford and Gordon's roles for England

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Gary Lineker discusses Rashford and Gordon's roles for England
Summary

Gary Lineker has weighed in on the ongoing debate regarding who should start for England at the World Cup, Marcus Rashford or Anthony Gordon. Rashford, who has been impactful with 14 goals and assists for Barcelona this season, is not expected to remain with the club as they opt for Gordon instead. Lineker believes that while Rashford is the more talented player, Thomas Tuchel may favor Gordon for his pressing abilities. As England prepares for their World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17, Lineker anticipates both players will feature prominently in the squad.

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  • •Lineker discusses Rashford vs. Gordon for England's World Cup starting role.
  • •Rashford's loan to Barcelona is ending, and he won't remain permanently.
  • •Gordon's defensive contributions make him a likely starter according to Lineker.
  • •England's World Cup campaign starts on June 17 against Croatia.
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  • 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Gary Lineker weighs in on Rashford vs Gordon debate ahead for England
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Former Premier League striker Gary Lineker has settled the debate on who should start for England at the World Cup between Marcus Rashford and Anthony Gordon.Rashford setbackOn Wednesday, news broke t...

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